Dinnington Community Primary School
Sheffield, S25 2RE · Rotherham · primary school
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76th of 84 primary schools in Rotherham we can score, 96 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.2/10 against 539 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dinnington Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their reading and writing skills following the recent inspection? What specific steps are being taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school engage parents in monitoring their child’s progress?
What Ofsted said about Dinnington Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as a place of "warmth and increasingly high ambition" where pupils are "happy and safe." While significant improvements have been made in behaviour, attendance, and early years provision, the overall effectiveness is judged as requiring improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and assessment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and attitudes, with bullying, racism, and homophobia "not tolerated."
- Attendance has improved significantly, and the teaching of phonics is now "secure."
- Early years provision is good, with staff effectively supporting children’s routines and prioritising friendship-building.
- Leaders enrich the curriculum through trips and experiences, such as visits to a zoo and Whitby.
- The ‘Check In, Check Up, Check Out’ initiative helps pupils manage their feelings and emotions with "increasing maturity."
Areas to improve
- Staff must use assessment carefully to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, preventing the repetition of errors and misconceptions.
- The English curriculum needs refinement to ensure pupils develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become "successful writers" across different styles and genres.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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